Godzilla (Trendmasters Toy Line)

Trendmasters was the major Godzilla toy manufacturer in America in the 1990's. Aside from their Classic Godzilla line, they released a line for the 1998 GODZILLA film and even had a brief Gamera toy line. Many of their Classic Godzilla figures had multiple variations ranging from packaging differences to color and whether they made sounds or not. The two main lines for the Classic Godzilla series were "King of the Monsters" and "Godzilla Wars." There was another line called "Godzilla Doom Island", but that only saw minor release through Trendmasters' online store.

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King of the Monsters

The first main line of Trendmasters' Classic Godzilla figures. They were released in 1994 in various retail stores. There were multiple releases of certain Godzilla characters like Godzilla, Rodan, King Ghidorah, and Mothra in different size ranges.

6-Inch Figures

The 6-inch figures either had sound or no sounds at all included with the figures. Included with them are collector cards. The Kmart exclusives come with tiny army men and a tank, but left out the collector card while the regular sound versions come with both the army men, tank, and a collector card. Despite the size classification being six inches, some of the toys range from 5-6 inches. The 6-inch figures are:

10-Inch Figures

All of the 10-inch figures have electronics in them, as well as motion-sensors that allow the monster to roar whenever their sensors detect movement. Unlike the 6-inch figures, these did not come with collector cards. The sizes of these figures range from 8-10 inches. The 10-inch figures are:

Godzilla

Godzilla (Supercharged)

King Ghidorah

Mothra

MechaGodzilla (versions: regular; JC Penny exclusive that included the Garuda)

Bendables

Just as the name implies, these figures' limbs are able to bend with ease, allowing collectors and children alike to pose them in a variety of different ways. Like the 6-inch figures, collectible cards are included with every toy. The figures are 4 inches tall. The Bendable figures are:

Hatchlings

These little toys come with eggs that they could fit inside so that children or collectors can re-enact the monsters "hatching" out of their eggs. These toys are only 2 inches tall. Included with the figures are collectible trading cards. The Hatchling figures are:

Godzilla Force

Sort of a precursor to the 1998 Godzilla toyline's human figures, Trendmasters made human figures, and the Garuda, that were part of a group called Godzilla Force (possibly because in the movies made at the time G-Force was fighting Godzilla). The figures come with battle armor, weapons, a Godzilla Force badge, and a collectible trading card. The Garuda toy came with its own little pilot figure. These toys are only 4 inches tall and the Garuda is 4 inches long. Figures that are a part of G-Force include:

Micro Playsets

Playsets of cities with tiny Godzilla figures and pieces for children and collectors alike to have tiny monster fights in cities. When folded up, the playset becomes Godzilla's head. Collectible trading cards are included in each set. Playsets included:

Wind-Ups

As the name implies, these toys walk, move their limbs, and open their mouths when the wind-up dial on their side was wound up. These figures were 3 inches tall and came with collectible trading cards. Wind-up figures are:

Miscellaneous

Trendmasters released many Godzilla products during the King of the Monsters toyline run, ranging from piggy banks, drinking straws, growing Godzilla figures, and pop-up toys. These are items that just don't fit in with the other categories of the line

Godzilla Wars

The second main line of Trendmasters' Classic Godzilla series released in 1995. Many of the KOTM figures were repackaged under the Godzilla Wars box, but there were also new figures made as to not seem stale. Like before, many of the packaging had variations to them, as well as the figures themselves, and new collectible trading cards were available with most of the toys.

6-Inch Figures

Like in KOTM, these figures either are available with sound or without it, as well as collectible trading cards. All of the previous 6-inch figures Trendmasters released were repackaged for this line, with only five new monsters available. Figures sold are:

Doom Island

Doom Island logo

In 1997, this line was set to be released, by it never was. The only release it got was through Trendmasters' website as contest give-away prizes. Years later in 2001, an Anguirus figure was revealed inside a Doom Island Godzilla box.

Cancelled Releases

Like Godzilla: The Series sets that were never released due to Trendmasters going bankrupt, the classic Godzilla series had some cancelled figure releases, including ones for Kamacuras and Manda. Only concept art for the Manda figure exists, while a prototype exists for the Kamacuras figure.